FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Ovary - Answer-One of a pair of female organs (gonads) on each side of the pelvis.
Ovaries are almond-shaped, about the size of large walnuts, and produce egg cells
(ova) and hormones.
Ovulation - Answer-release of the ovum from the ovary
ovum - Answer-A mature egg cell
menopause - Answer-the time of natural cessation of menstruation; also refers to the
biological changes a woman experiences as her ability to reproduce declines. Typically
around 52 years of age.
galactorrhea - Answer-the production of breast milk in a women who is not
breastfeeding
gynecomastia - Answer-development of breast tissue in males
hyaline membrane disease - Answer-respiratory disorder in the neonate
Removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries - Answer-bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
abruptio placentae - Answer-premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
cephalic version - Answer-Physician's effort to turn the fetus from a breech (head is up)
presentation to a cephalic (head down) presentation before labor and childbirth.
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - Answer-inflammation and infection of organs in the
pelvic region; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis typically caused by a
sexually transmitted infection
endometriosis - Answer-a condition in which patches of endometrial tissue escape the
uterus and become attached to other structures in the pelvic cavity
lactation - Answer-production of milk from the breast
colposcopy - Answer-visual examination of the vagina and cervix
amniotic fluid - Answer-the liquid produced by the fetal membranes that surrounds and
protects the developing baby in the uterus
endocervicitis - Answer-inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix
, fibroids - Answer-benign tumors in the uterus
carcinoma of the cervix - Answer-malignant cells within the cervix (cervical cancer)
fibrocystic disease - Answer-numerous small sacs of fibrous connective tissue and fluid
in the breast
ovarian carcinoma - Answer-malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma)
dyspareunia - Answer-painful sexual intercourse
dystocia - Answer-difficult labor and delivery
mastectomy - Answer-surgical removal of a breast
menarche - Answer-the first menstrual period
multipara (multip) - Answer-A woman who has had two or more pregnancies resulting in
potentially viable offspring
pyosalpinx - Answer-pus in the fallopian tube
cesarean section - Answer-surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver
a fetus
laparoscopy - Answer-visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope
mammography - Answer-x-ray imaging of the breast
placenta previa - Answer-implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the
lower region of the uterus
preeclampsia - Answer-abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high
blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache
tubal ligation - Answer-Tying off of the fallopian tubes to make a woman incapable of
reproduction; sterilization of a female.
endometrial carcinoma - Answer-malignant tumor of the inner lining of the uterus; also
known as adenocarcinoma of the uterus
oophorectomy - Answer-surgical removal of an ovary
dilation and curettage (D&C) - Answer-dilation of the cervix and scraping of the
endometrium to control bleeding, to obtain tissue for biopsy, or to remove polyps or
products of conception following miscarriage
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Ovary - Answer-One of a pair of female organs (gonads) on each side of the pelvis.
Ovaries are almond-shaped, about the size of large walnuts, and produce egg cells
(ova) and hormones.
Ovulation - Answer-release of the ovum from the ovary
ovum - Answer-A mature egg cell
menopause - Answer-the time of natural cessation of menstruation; also refers to the
biological changes a woman experiences as her ability to reproduce declines. Typically
around 52 years of age.
galactorrhea - Answer-the production of breast milk in a women who is not
breastfeeding
gynecomastia - Answer-development of breast tissue in males
hyaline membrane disease - Answer-respiratory disorder in the neonate
Removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries - Answer-bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
abruptio placentae - Answer-premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
cephalic version - Answer-Physician's effort to turn the fetus from a breech (head is up)
presentation to a cephalic (head down) presentation before labor and childbirth.
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - Answer-inflammation and infection of organs in the
pelvic region; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis typically caused by a
sexually transmitted infection
endometriosis - Answer-a condition in which patches of endometrial tissue escape the
uterus and become attached to other structures in the pelvic cavity
lactation - Answer-production of milk from the breast
colposcopy - Answer-visual examination of the vagina and cervix
amniotic fluid - Answer-the liquid produced by the fetal membranes that surrounds and
protects the developing baby in the uterus
endocervicitis - Answer-inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix
, fibroids - Answer-benign tumors in the uterus
carcinoma of the cervix - Answer-malignant cells within the cervix (cervical cancer)
fibrocystic disease - Answer-numerous small sacs of fibrous connective tissue and fluid
in the breast
ovarian carcinoma - Answer-malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma)
dyspareunia - Answer-painful sexual intercourse
dystocia - Answer-difficult labor and delivery
mastectomy - Answer-surgical removal of a breast
menarche - Answer-the first menstrual period
multipara (multip) - Answer-A woman who has had two or more pregnancies resulting in
potentially viable offspring
pyosalpinx - Answer-pus in the fallopian tube
cesarean section - Answer-surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver
a fetus
laparoscopy - Answer-visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope
mammography - Answer-x-ray imaging of the breast
placenta previa - Answer-implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the
lower region of the uterus
preeclampsia - Answer-abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high
blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache
tubal ligation - Answer-Tying off of the fallopian tubes to make a woman incapable of
reproduction; sterilization of a female.
endometrial carcinoma - Answer-malignant tumor of the inner lining of the uterus; also
known as adenocarcinoma of the uterus
oophorectomy - Answer-surgical removal of an ovary
dilation and curettage (D&C) - Answer-dilation of the cervix and scraping of the
endometrium to control bleeding, to obtain tissue for biopsy, or to remove polyps or
products of conception following miscarriage
